Does Sappi pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sappi employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sappi. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sappi?

47% of Sappi employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sappi 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sappi?

Customer Service Representative (9) , Machine Operator (8) , Engineer (5) , Process Operator (5) , Internship (4) , Maintenance Supervisor (4) , Technician (4) , E&I Technician (3) , Engineering Co-Op (3) , Industrial Mechanic/Millwright (3) , Intern (3) , Maintenance (3) , Process Engineer (3) , Production Operator (3) , Project Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Sappi according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and getting a lot of days off duty" ((in 29 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 28 reviews)); "People I work with are great." ((in 22 reviews)); "Work balance and good salary" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sappi according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and little to no confirmation of contract renewal" ((in 6 reviews)); "The place is an absolute dump with asbestos, leaking ceilings, wet floors, and 0 leadership to the employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "Lack of work planning and communication." ((in 4 reviews)); "BAD managers can ruin your life" ((in 3 reviews)); "The management style can be a bit complex." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sappi layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sappi layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sappi in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sappi locations?

Cloquet , Westbrook , Portland , Skowhegan , Boston , South Portland , New York , Allentown , White Plains , Muskegon , Hinckley , Bangor , Duluth

Sappi reviews

3.1

47% would recommend to a friend

(225 total reviews)

Steve Binnie

66% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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Sappi has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 225 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sappi employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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225 reviews

4.0

Feb 22, 2025

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Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Things and events everyday are different

Cons

Long work hours at times

Sappi Response

9mo

Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re pleased to hear your internship offered variety and kept things interesting day to day. We understand that some days can run long, and we know that’s especially challenging in an internship role. We’re always looking for ways to support balance while offering meaningful, real-world experience. Thanks again for being part of the team. We hope the experience helped you grow and that your current path is going well.

4.0

Oct 21, 2024

Fun time at sappi

Engineering r&d intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was competitive & projects were really interesting

Cons

Only internship so no benefits

Sappi Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your review. We know some time has passed since you posted it, and we appreciate you taking a moment to share your thoughts about your time as an intern. We're pleased to hear the projects felt engaging and that the pay was competitive. Interns are a valuable part of our team, and it’s great to know the experience left a positive impression. Thanks again for your time with us. We hope your experience helped set the stage for great things ahead.

2.0

Oct 17, 2024

Salary in the 25th percentile

Systems administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff, 401k match, decent health benefits

Cons

Facility is old and run down, salary grade is poor considering the cost of living increase in state, and the national average salary.

Sappi Response

9mo

Thank you for your review. We know it’s been a little while since you posted it, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience at Sappi. We’re pleased to hear you found the staff friendly and valued the benefits and 401(k) match. At the same time, we hear your concerns about the facility. Paper has been manufactured at Westbrook since the purchase of that mill by SD Warren in 1854. While we are proud of the historic significance of this site, your feedback will help us continue to make improvements. Your comment about salary levels is also important, and we continue to evaluate compensation to reflect market conditions and the rising cost of living. Thank you again for your time at Sappi. We hope your work since then has been positive and fulfilling.

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